Auto Locksmithing

Devon based van lock and security manufacturer, Van Guard Accessories, have joined the UK’s police backed initiative Secured By Design, with their latest ULTI Lock Hooklock attaining another well recognised certification. As a leading British manufacturer of commercial vehicle accessories, … Continue reading →

…but, “we are with you all the way and in every way” For 12 years Lockdecoders Ltd has been distributing the Miracle range of key machines both in the UK and in several export markets. From the Miracle A5 right … Continue reading →

As vehicles become more and more complex and the programming process requiring access to an ever-increasing number of vehicle modules it is now essential for any locksmith to carry a battery support unit. Vehicle modules are powered entirely through the … Continue reading →

Replace Immobiliser Unit with Emulator & Use Non-Chip Key to Start For many years it has been difficult to obtain the Temic Crypto 8C chips used on Ford (Ranger) and Mazda, making it almost impossible to create a spare key … Continue reading →

The Xhorse Condor XC- Mini Plus II 2021 is the second generation of the Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus 2018 automatic key cutting machine. The new version is driven by AI technology and an astonishing 8 core processor; these two new … Continue reading →

How to program a spare key to a 2013 Audi A3 with 8V MQB system. To start this job a Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Key Cutting Machine (AUTXCMNP0EN) will be needed to cut the blade on the Audi A3 (8V) 3 … Continue reading →

3D Group’s quality control team have been busy putting the new Xhorse Dolphin II through its paces. Matt, our quality lead was super excited to get his hands on the latest release from Xhorse; there has been a considerable build-up … Continue reading →

Are you fed up of saying: “Sorry I can’t do that, you’ll have to take it elsewhere”? Throughout February and March, Hickleys is going on a training tour with six free roadshows covering Key and Remote Programming and DTS Connect … Continue reading →

The UK marking scheme for touring caravans and motorhomes, VIN CHIP™, has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design, making it a Police Preferred Specification accredited product. VIN CHIP™ is an anti-theft identification system for leisure vehicles and … Continue reading →

  Pioneers of a growing suite of vehicle technology products, AX Protect has joined the official police security initiative Secured by Design. AX Innovation provide intelligent software management and connected devices to maximise vehicle utilisation and protection. AX Innovation has … Continue reading →

The Technical Information Portal from The Diagnostic Box… Scan the QR Code to take a look now… Or visit: https://www.wikikey.com/trial/index.php to see the Wiki Key Technical Information Trial.   Key and remote control info, lock pick info, transponder info… Key … Continue reading →

Autowave is happy to announce the opening of a new European distribution centre in Bucharest, Romania. The new distribution centre is a state-of-the-art facility and will incorporate a sales office, distribution centre and manufacture and assembly facility. The new facility … Continue reading →

The simple and easy device to extract the pin code from a range of vehicles, including Peugeot, Citroen, and now some Vauxhall and Opel PSA-based vehicles. Up to 2021 models covered New models include: OPEL GRANDLAND X VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X … Continue reading →

As we close the book on 2021 it’s amazing to see what we have gone through as a society, but I won’t bore you and talk about lockdowns and covid as I don’t want to tell you something you already … Continue reading →